Dolmabahce Palace & Chora Museum Tour

We will visit the “Selamlik” chambers of the incredible 19th c. Dolmabahce Palace. Kariye Church (Chora museum) with its 14th c mosaics and frescoes, depicting scenes from the Bible.

 Tour Programme:

Tour 1 – Dolmabahce, Chora (Kariye) & Pierre Loti.

Meeting at the hotel reception at 08:30am
We will visit the “Selamlik” chambers of the incredible 19th c. Dolmabahce Palace. Kariye Church (Chora museum) with its 14th c mosaics and frescoes, depicting scenes from the Bible. Tekfur Sarayı (Porphyrogenetus) last extant Byzantine imperial palace, is just a shell, but it gives a fine idea of what the emperor’s residence might have looked like in Byzantine times. We continue along the ancient city walls then visit Pierre Loti Hill with a view of the Golden Horn. We walk down to Eyup Imperial Mosque and tomb of the standard bearer of Mohammed. Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, considered to be one of the masterpieces of architect Sinan. Return to Hotel around 17:00pm
Departure: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

What is Included:

• Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours
• Lunch included
• Entry fees to the sites and museums
• Parking fees

Excluded:
Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours.

This itinerary is subject to change and may be reversed without prior notice according to weather, museum closing days, daily events or other unforeseen circumstances outside the control of Custom Travel Services.

Contact us at info@customturkeytours.com for a detailed personalised quotation according to seasonal rates and child discount.